The simple meaning of the word Yoga is “to yoke”, to join together, to unify. This speaks to the ability we have to connect. We can connect with others, the people we work with, spend time with – Family, friends, loved ones, even our pets. But we must learn to connect with ourselves. Awaken the
Cultivating Lightness is a concept in yoga and an approach that can provide an ease and softness in the whole body, and beyond. During my Yoga classes I frequently theme the session or the meditation to follow on this theme of Lightness. Lightness is a quality that relates to all levels of the human experience
When I was reading one of the many articles, posts and publications recently that made the statement that Slow Yoga is now the latest trend in all things Yoga….. I said to my colleagues “Finally, we are in fashion” as we have been practicing and teaching mostly in this style for as long as I
As we wander through our lives and collect all the experience…the ups and downs and interesting travels, conversations, meals, jobs … the everyday things. It is good to take a little quiet reflection and simply unravel. I came across this great poem and it resonated with me and very much useful for us who seek
I have been dipping in and out of a new book ( Principles and Themes in Yoga Therapy by James Faulkes ) that is inspiring my yoga teaching and preparation. The Themes in this book have recently been helping me create my Friday Slow Yoga Class and I am happy to share my recent class
There is a turning tide and a fantastic shift in the community as we consider what it means to be a senior. The images in the past of the stereotypical Grandmother sitting in a rocking chair have long gone and today to be a senior is a phase of life where we can honour the